Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 21-620, the “Homeward DC Omnibus Approval of Facilities Plan for Short-Term Housing for Persons Experiencing Homelessness Act of 2016.” The hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in the Council Chamber of the John A. Wilson Building.

CM Cheh to host meeting re: Homeward DC Omnibus Facilities Plan: Given the significant questions that have been raised about the Mayor’s proposal to build a short-term housing facility for families at 2619 Wisconsin Avenue, Councilmember Cheh will be hosting a meeting to give residents the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of relevant executive officials who developed the plan. The meeting will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5th at Stoddert Elementary School, 4001 Calvert Street NW.

Information Sheet from Executive Office of the Mayor on Short Term Family Selection Sites

January 8, 2016: Mayor Bowser’sLetter of Intent for Lease of Premises at 2619-2623 Wisconsin Avenue NW

June 19, 2016: Draft Resolution regarding the process involving the site choice of 3320 Idaho Avenue NW, to be voted on at June 20, 2016 ANC3C public meeting.

June 24, 2016: Councilmember Cheh’s letter in response to the ANC3C resolution passed on June 20, 2016

January 27, 2017: Release of plans for proposed shelter. The full BZA case file may be found at the Office of Zoning IZIS site, case number 19450.

January 30, 2017: Release of Traffic Study for proposed shelter site.

January 31, 2017: Community Meeting hosted by ANC3C, to discuss BZA Application (#19450), at MPD2D Community Room. The city is requesting zoning variances to build a taller building with more stories that is permitted and to eliminate a required loading dock. In addition, the city is requesting a special exception to provide less on-site parking than required and to provide a shelter for more residents than zoning permits as a matter of right.

October 17, 2017: Presentation by DGS on the construction of the parking garage and the city’s plans for temporary police parking during construction.

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